Baku: Ilyas Umakhanov, a Senator of the Russian Federation, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Ilham Aliyev, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, on the occasion of Aliyev's birthday. In a letter addressed to President Aliyev, Senator Umakhanov acknowledged the significant progress Azerbaijan has made under Aliyev's leadership, particularly in establishing a strong presence on the global stage despite the challenging international environment.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Umakhanov highlighted the ongoing collaborative efforts between Russia and Azerbaijan, emphasizing their continued work towards achieving mutual understanding and balancing interests on critical regional issues. The senator expressed his best wishes for President Aliyev's health, energy, and continued success in serving the Azerbaijani people and fostering the relationship between the two nations.